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Overview for Raleigh, NC

558,533 people live in Raleigh, where the median age is 36.5 and the average individual income is $52,299.549. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

558,533

Total Population

36.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$52,299.549

Average individual Income

Around Raleigh, NC

There's plenty to do around Raleigh, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

46
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
64
Bikeable
Bike Score
38
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Raleigh Downtown Farmer's Market, Juiced, and Douglas Carroll Salon - Downtown.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$$ 2.48 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.08 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.8 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.49 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.46 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.48 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Raleigh, NC

Raleigh has 230,532 households, with an average household size of 33.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Raleigh do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 558,533 people call Raleigh home. The population density is 2,174.506 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

558,533

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.481700991705054

Median Age

48.63 / 51.37%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
230,532

Total Households

33.71

Average Household Size

$52,299.549

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Raleigh, NC

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Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Raleigh. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Category
Grades
School rating

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